First pics released for Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Day special
The Christmas special is back for 2024!
Last updated 19th Dec 2024
We've been given a first glimpse of this year's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, which will air on Christmas Day, with a series of new pics. The iconic Strictly ballroom will be transformed into a festive wonderland as six famous faces take to the dancefloor as they try to become the Christmas Champion.
Judges Craig Revel-Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas will return as they share their thoughts on the routines, with the winner decided by the studio audience.
Who is taking part?
Six celebs have now been announced, including comedian Josh Widdicombe, RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Tayce, presenter Vogue Williams, Gladiator Nitro, actress Tamzin Outhwaite and motor racing driver Billy Monger.
Check out the Christmas line-up so far below:
Josh Widdicombe
Best known for: Comedian#
Josh said: "I am utterly terrified this will end in humiliation and worried I'm going to be so bad I will ruin Christmas for the nation. Why have I done this?"
Tayce
Best known for: RuPaul's Drag Race UK
Tayce said: "I cannot wait to sleigh on the Strictly Ballroom floor. My partner and I are going to dance for our lives! In all seriousness, it's an incredible honour to be the first Drag artist to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing. I hope I do all of my Drag Race and Welsh fans proud! Sign me up for all the glitz, glam and discoballs."
Vogue Williams
Best known for: Presenter, podcaster and DJ
Vogue said: "I'm so excited to join the Strictly family! Carlos would have more of a chance of winning a Nobel prize than turning me into a good dancer but I am determined to try my very best! I'm loving it so far, bring on the Ballroom floor."
Nitro ( Harry Aikines-Aryeetey)
Best known for: Gladiators
Nitro said: "Strictly are you ready? Nitro's blasting onto the ballroom floor this Christmas. I'm swapping my trainers for dancing shoes, and trust me, I'm bringing the power, the energy and the moves. This December I'm going to light up that dancefloor and crank the Christmas spirit all the way up. Let's do this."
Tamzin Outhwaite
Best known for: Actress
Tamzin said: "I'm so excited to swap the stage for the Strictly Ballroom this Christmas. I'm used to performing in front of a live audience, but this is a whole new experience. I can't wait to immerse myself in all things glitter and sequins, let's hope the judges show Nikita and I some extra festive cheer this Christmas!"
Billy Monger
Best known for: British racing driver
Billy said: "I've spent the last 12 months training 20 hours a week for an Ironman world record attempt, but the thought of donning sequins in front of Craig Revel Horwood fills me with a fear I've never experienced before. This is about as far from my comfort zone as it can get! My family are big Strictly fans, so I'm doing it for them and to raise awareness for what I'm doing for Comic Relief next year. I'm just hoping my leg doesn't fall off mid-dance!"
When is the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special on?
The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special will air at 3.55pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day.
The 2023 Christmas special saw the likes of Dan Snow, Sally Nugent, Jamie Borthwick, Tilly Amartey, Danny Cipriani and Keisha Buchanan all take part, with Jamie even going on to join the official line-up for the 2024 main series.
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